The Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington reports 1,233 homes were sold in November, down 24 per cent from October, but up 17 per cent compared to November 2019.

Homes sales in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap-Revelstoke region have risen dramatically from this time last year.

Home sales set a new all-time record for the third month in a row.

Calgary's real estate market is surprising realtors with sales and and prices up in September compared to last year.

The Canadian housing market broke sales and price records in July, continuing to play catch-up after spring shutdowns.

Sales in July were up 30.5 per cent compared with the same month a year ago.

June sales volumes returned to 'normal levels' for the month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.

One realtor said the volume of home sales has led to the first seller's market he's seen in years.

The numbers are also a huge shift over the prior two months, which were hindered by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Canadian Real Estate Association says May was the weakest showing for the month since 1996.